Quick answers
- Does Yogesh V. Kolwadkar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Yogesh V. Kolwadkar accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Yogesh V. Kolwadkar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 67 Original Medicare patients and 454 services for Yogesh V. Kolwadkar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Yogesh V. Kolwadkar's NPI number?
- 1326327149. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Yogesh V. Kolwadkar, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 67 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 454 |
| Different services or procedures | 53 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)58 services
- X-ray of knee, 1-2 views (73560)50 services
- X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views (73552)35 services
- X-ray of lower leg, 2 views (73590)32 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)29 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes57%
- Osteoporosis39%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
Hospitals where Yogesh V. Kolwadkar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Yogesh V. Kolwadkar at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Doctors Hospital of LaredoLaredo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450643
- Laredo Medical CenterLaredo, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450029
Practice locations
Addresses where Yogesh V. Kolwadkar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7210 McPherson Rd, Suite 117Laredo, TX 78041 (956) 282‑4177
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Yogesh V. Kolwadkar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Texas Institute of Musculoskeletal Excellence in Orthopedics PLLC4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
- Sports Medicinealso
Other orthopedic surgeons in Laredo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Laredo, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Texas Institute of Musculoskeletal Excellence in Orthopedics PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326327149 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians